Humanity

The Complex History of Waqf Boards and Land Ownership in India

Once designated as Waqf, the property cannot be sold, inherited, or transferred, and must be used for the benefit of the community.

Department of Community Development launches Volunteer in 60 Seconds initiative in Abu Dhabi

The initiative aims to streamline the volunteer journey, safeguard volunteers’ rights, and document their contributions and volunteer hours, reinforcing the DCD’s vision of achieving a higher quality...

Amnesty International Calls on Pakistan to Halt Deportation of Afghan Refugees

The organization said such actions disregard international human rights laws, particularly the principle of non-refoulement

Sudan Conflict Worsens as RSF Restricts Aid Amid Growing Humanitarian Crisis

The RSF, which has been engaged in a prolonged conflict with the Sudanese army, is tightening its grip on western Sudan while losing ground in Khartoum

Climate Migration to Karachi and Dhaka to Surge by 2050, Says UN Report

The report underscores that Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, is severely affected by fragmented governance

Climate Change Disasters Cause Over $4 Trillion in Economic Losses Since 1970

The WMO report states that the last ten years have been the hottest on record

UNICEF Warns of Dire Consequences if Afghanistan’s Ban on Girls’ Education Persists

Russell warned that if the restrictions remain in place until 2030, over four million girls will be deprived of secondary education

UN Reports 2024 as Deadliest Year for Migrants, with Nearly 9,000 Deaths

IOM’s Deputy Director, Ugochi Daniels, described the rising death toll among migrants as an unacceptable tragedy and emphasized the urgent need for preventive measures

UN Report Warns of Accelerating Glacier Melt and Global Water Crisis

According to a report published by UNESCO on World Water Day (March 22, 2025), 25 countries—home to a quarter of the world’s population—face severe water scarcity every year

Fund Shortages: UNICEF Warns of Looming Malnutrition Crisis in Ethiopia and Nigeria

According to UNICEF, approximately 1.3 million children under the age of five in the two countries are at risk of losing access to critical nutritional support in 2024